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We are open Monday through Friday, 6:30AM until 5:30PM (year-round).

We follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and State of CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC). Currently, we follow social distancing (when possible), frequent handwashing and face mask policy for children and staff over the age of 3 years. Frequently touched items (toys, tables, chairs, bathrooms, door knobs, etc.) are sanitized throughout the day.

Yes. SMDCC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the State of Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood (OEC) and the City of Bridgeport (Lic. 14048).

DROP-OFF: The Center must be notified by 9:15AM if a child is going to arrive after 9:30AM. PICK-UP: Is according to your child’s contracted schedule, a late fee ($30.00) will be charged every quarter hour (15 minutes) after your child’s contracted discharge time.

Infant and Toddlers (8:2); PreK (10:1); and School-age (10:1).

Yes. Bi-weekly lesson plans are created by our teachers.

We provide Breakfast, Lunch, and an Afternoon Snack.

We encourage frequent communication with our parents during drop-off and pick-up, also by phone calls, email and text messages, class group chat text messages and by our website.

SMDCC staff believe that discipline is not punishment. We believe that discipline provides an opportunity to assist the child in developing socially acceptable ways to express needs and emotions. Examples of developmentally appropriate methods utilized for resolving conflict are:

- Positive guidance: when disputes arise among children or between a child and staff, our staff will encourage a “talking out” process where the goal is to acknowledge feelings and find solutions using the child’s ideas whenever possible,

- Setting clear limits: staff will encourage and model positive behavior, positive reinforcement, the use of peer support and clearly defined rules,

- Redirection: a child who may be aggressive or who is disruptive or destructive of other children’s work may be asked to make an activity choice in another area.

Yes. SMDCC has a nurse consultant on staff. Our teachers, and other staff members are also certified in CPR, Medication & Epi-Pen Administration, First Aid, and are Mandated Reporters.

No. However, from time to time with signed Parental Permission, we do take PreK and School-age children on field trips.

Yes, we have 24-hour classroom, hallway, and perimeter cameras.